Beloved Insignificant

The Hubs and I have been on a 90s movie kick recently. Steel Magnolias, Regarding Henry, The Fugitive, Primal Fear . . . that decade produced some first-rate films, friends. As part of this trend – and to rectify a grave deficiency in my previous film-viewing experience – we watched Awakenings.

This film is based on the true story of a doctor (portrayed by the inimitable and sadly missed Robin Williams; rest in peace, sweet prince) who tries an experimental drug on a gro...